Springsteen to Play Super Bowl Halftime Show (Celebration of Obama Victory?)

[Hissyspit]

Source: Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will play the half-time slot at the Super Bowl in Tampa, Florida, snagging the most-watched musical showcase of the year, according to the organizers.

This year, more than 148 million viewers in the U.S. watched Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers play at the championship game of American football, the National Football League said on Sunday.

Other recent acts have included Prince, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and U2. The most infamous performer was Janet Jackson, who bared her breast during the 2004 event, triggering a crackdown on televised smut.

The Super Bowl, scheduled for February 1, will be televised by NBC.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080929/us_nm/us_superbowl_springsteen

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Springsteen has been an outspoken opponent of the Bush administration for many years both in concert and on live broadcast television. Even if he makes no overtly political comments or actions during the halftime, this choice can be seen as a reward for progressive Americans, the best choice since John Fogerty (although Prince was a lot of fun), and maybe even a celebration of Obama's victory.

"Crackdown on televised smut" ??

[MnFats]

1. too bad the super bowl isn't played before the election

course, there will probably be new wars to protest by the end of January...
if the election is stolen again...

[OakCliffDem]

2. I can't wait to celebrate Obama's win

[glinda]

3. Dylan coming home and performing on Election Night

Bob will be here right where he started in fact, at the University. I found that interesting. I was surprised and at the same time pleased.

[Fiendish Thingy]

4. Are you talking about Minnesota, or New York? n/t

[MissMillie]

5. Ok. so now is when I'm *HOPING* for a

wardrobe malfunction!

:silly:

I love The Boss.... I'm so glad he's going to be there.

[cobalt1999]

6. He was absolutely amazing at the Harley event this year.

He even made a few jabs at the Bush Administration.

[Claire Beth]

7. I must say that Bruce Springsteen is one of the

best concerts I have EVER been to and I've been to a LOT! I LOVE the Boss.


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